Food value Blackcurrant
raw blackcurrants 82% water, 15% carbohydrates, 1% protein , 0.4% fat (table).
per 100 g serving providing 63 calories, raw fruit has high vitamin c content (218% of daily value, dv) , moderate levels of iron , manganese (12% dv each). other nutrients present in negligible amounts (less 10% dv, table).
phytochemicals
polyphenol phytochemicals present in fruit, seeds , leaves, being investigated potential biological activities.
major anthocyanins in blackcurrant pomace delphinidin-3-o-glucoside, delphinidin-3-o-rutinoside, cyanidin-3-o-glucoside, , cyanidin-3-o-rutinoside retained in juice concentrate among other yet unidentified polyphenols.
blackcurrant seed oil rich in vitamin e , unsaturated fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid , gamma-linolenic acid.
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